The Federalist No. 10 Summary

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The Federalist NO. 10 was written by James Madison and was published on November 29, 1787 in the New York newspapers. It constructs the problem of "factions" and how a large republic formed by the constitution, can better give a cure for them. "Madison's definition of a 'faction,' or political party, is interesting and most significant in view of the fact that Madison soon ceased to be one of the Federalists who believed in a one-party system, and became Jefferson's most active lieutenant in organizing in opposition the Democratic-Republican Party, which was strongly Anti-Federalist and took power after 1800.' "According to Madison, there are two ways to destroy a faction. 1. Destroy the liberty essential to their (factions) existence. And